The present invention generally relates to document storage devices such as binders, folders, folios, report covers, and the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to the cover construction of document storage devices.
Document storage devices are often used to contain loose materials related to a common subject. For example, students sometimes use three ring binders to contain class notes for one or more classes. In business, important papers or records related to a common subject or a project are sometimes kept in binders. In addition, procedures, processes, forms, and other documents are conveniently stored within binders.
Because binders often look similar, it is convenient to apply a spine label to a spine of the binder and/or a title sheet to a front cover of the binder to identify the contents of the binder. Some vinyl-covered binders provide clear pockets open at least one end to receive these spine labels and title sheets. However, these pockets are often difficult to use because it is often difficult to position the spine label or title sheet as desired within the pocket. In addition, it is sometimes difficult to remove the spine label or title sheet without stretching, damaging, or marring the surface that covers the spine label or title sheet.
Other binders are not well suited for spine label or title sheet pockets. For example, many molded and die-cut binders are not receptive to the placement of an exterior pocket on the front cover or the spine.
While some vinyl-covered binders include pockets to receive spine labels or title sheets, the configuration of the pockets makes it difficult to remove or insert a spine label or title sheet.
The present invention provides a document storage device configured to receive a spine label. The document storage device includes a spine, a spine cover cooperating with the spine to define a pocket, and a sleeve member operable to at least partially surround the spine label to define a removable spine insert that is inserted into the pocket. The sleeve member remains in the pocket with the spine label and is removable from the pocket to remove the spine label.
In one embodiment, the sleeve member includes a tab at an end to facilitate removal of the spine insert from the pocket. The spine cover can further include a cut-out, such that the tab is positioned at the cut-out when the sleeve member is inserted in the pocket to facilitate grasping the tab.
In another embodiment, the sleeve member includes a first portion and a second portion connected along a hinge. Each of the first and second portions can be substantially planar, and the sleeve member can be symmetrical about the hinge. In one embodiment, the hinge is substantially entirely within the pocket when the spine insert is inserted in the pocket.
The invention also provides a method of labeling the spine of a document storage device having a spine pocket. The method includes providing a spine label, at least partially surrounding the spine label with a sleeve member to define a spine insert, inserting the spine insert into the spine pocket, and leaving the spine insert in the pocket until the label is changed.
In one embodiment, the sleeve member includes a first portion and a second portion connected along a hinge. At least partially surrounding the spine label with a sleeve member includes inserting the spine label between the first and second portions.
Additional features and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.
The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying figures in which:
Before one embodiment of the invention is explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including”, “having”, and “comprising” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “connected,” “coupled,” and “mounted” and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass direct and indirect connections, couplings, and mountings. In addition, the terms “connected,” “coupled,” and “mounted” and variations thereof are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings.
While illustrated and described below as being applied to one or more binders, the features of the present invention are also capable of being applied to other DSDs, such as folders, report covers, folios, and the like. Therefore, the present invention need not be limited to binder applications.
The front cover 15 and the rear cover 20 are substantially flat rectangular portions of the binder 10 that connect to the spine 25 along hinges 35. The hinges 35 are generally thin flexible connections that allow the front cover 15 and the rear cover 20 to pivot relative to the spine 25 between an open position and a closed position. The front cover 15 defines a spine edge 40 adjacent the spine 25 and a lip edge 45 opposite and substantially parallel to the spine edge 40. A top edge 50 extends between the lip edge 45 and the spine edge 40 along the top of the front cover 15, and a bottom edge 55 extends between the lip edge 45 and the spine edge 40 along the bottom of the front cover 15.
A translucent cover sheet 60 is attached to the front cover 15. In preferred constructions, the cover sheet 60 is transparent to allow the uninhibited viewing of a title sheet 65 disposed within a title sheet space between the cover sheet 60 and the front cover 15. In other constructions, the cover sheet 60 may include a pattern that enhances or otherwise affects the view of the title sheet 65 through the cover sheet 60.
The cover sheet 60 attaches to the front cover 15 or is formed as part of the front cover 15 such that it is substantially fixed at or adjacent to the spine edge 40 and is free along the remaining three cover edges 45, 50, 55. The cover sheet 60 attaches to the front cover to define a hinge portion using any suitable means including but not limited to welding, adhesive, fasteners, and the like. In many constructions, a pocket is formed adjacent the hinge portion to receive a portion of the title sheet 65. Other constructions may fix other edges of the cover sheet 60 such as the edge adjacent the top edge 50, the bottom edge 55, or the lip edge 45. No matter which edge is fixed, the remaining three edges should remain free to allow the cover sheet 60 to move by pivoting about the hinge portion between a closed and an open position, as shown in
Turning to
Once the title sheet 65 is positioned, or removed, the cover sheet 60 can be returned to the closed position as illustrated in
In some constructions, the front cover 15 includes a top lip 66 formed adjacent the top edge 50 and a bottom lip 67 formed adjacent the bottom edge 55. The top lip 66 and the bottom lip 67, shown in
One of ordinary skill will realize that when the cover sheet edge adjacent the lip edge 45 is engaged with (e.g., tucked under) the lip edge 45, a small portion of the cover sheet edges adjacent the top edge 50 and the bottom edge 55 are also engaged by the lip edge 45. Thus, while these edges of the cover sheet 60 are not totally free to move, a majority of the cover sheet edges adjacent the top edge and the bottom edge remain free. As such, these edges should still be considered free.
With reference to
Returning to
In use, the cover sheet 60 is pulled out from the lip edge 45 and opened to receive the title sheet 65, as shown in
To facilitate the insertion of a spine label 115, the molded binder 10 employs a label sleeve 120, as illustrated in
In some constructions, the label sleeve 120 includes tabs 140 that extend above cut-outs 142 in the spine 25 to facilitate the easy removal of the label sleeve 120. Tabs 140 can be located on both ends or only one end as may be required by the particular binder.
Tuning to
As with the molded binder 10, the front cover 15a of the vinyl-covered binder 10a defines a spine edge 40a, a top edge 50a, a bottom edge 55a, and a lip edge 45a. The cover sheet 60a attaches to the binder 10a adjacent the spine edge 40a. The cover sheet 60a can be formed as part of the vinyl cover, or can be attached separately using any suitable attachment method including, but not limited to adhesives, welding, fasteners, and the like. For example, one construction attaches the cover sheet 60a to the vinyl cover in two locations. First, the cover sheet 60a is inserted into a pocket such that it is positioned at least partially beneath the vinyl. The edge of the cover sheet 60a is welded to the vinyl adjacent the edge of the cover sheet. A second weld line is placed along the junction where the cover sheet 60a extends out from beneath the vinyl. In other constructions, only one of these weld locations is used. In still other constructions a jacket at least partially wraps around the binder cover and serves as an attachment point for the cover sheet 60a. Any of the foregoing attachment methods will also work well with these constructions.
With the spine edge 40a attached, the three edges of the cover sheet 60a adjacent the top edge 50a, the bottom edge 55a, and the lip edge 45a of the front cover 15a remain free to move. This allows the cover sheet 60a to move between a closed position and an open position as illustrated in
In one construction, a sheet of plastic 110 (e.g., vinyl), or a jacket, attaches to the front cover 15a to form the pocket 105. The attachment can be made in any suitable manner including, but not limited to welding, adhesives, fasteners, and the like. The pocket 105 is able to receive a portion of the title sheet 65a as well as a portion of the cover sheet 60a and retain them in the closed position. In another construction, a slit in the vinyl cover provides an opening that receives a portion of the title sheet 65a and the cover sheet 60a to hold them in the closed position.
Turning to
In preferred constructions, the label sleeves 120, 120a are clear. However, other constructions include colored label sleeves. The colored label sleeves can be used to color code the binders and make it easier to pick a desired binder from a shelf based on the label sleeve color. In addition, label sleeves of different lengths or widths can be employed to accommodate different applications if desired.
The label sleeves 120, 120a make it much easier to insert and remove spine labels 115. The stiffness of the label sleeves 120, 120a provide the additional support needed to insert the long, narrow spine labels 115.
In addition, other spine treatments could be used to retain a label 115. For example, the tuckable cover sheet configuration similar to the one shown and described as being used on the front covers 15, 15a could be used on the spines 25, 25a.
Again, those of ordinary skill will realize that features described above can be applied to other DSDs and are not limited to use with binders. In addition, there are many different constructions for the present invention that will function to restrain a title sheet in a binder.
With reference to
In some constructions, the binder 200a includes a top lip 66 and/or a bottom lip 67 (shown in
To insert the title sheet 65, the user first tucks one of the vertical edges into the spine-side pocket 205 or the edge pocket 210 and then tucks the opposite edge into the remaining pocket 205, 210. The translucent cover sheet 215 is inserted in a similar manner. The pockets 205, 210 are sized and positioned to maintain the title sheet 65 and the cover sheet 215 in position during use of the binder.
The use of multiple cover sheet segments 220a, 220b, 220c allows for the use of multiple colors, patterns, or textures if desired. In addition, multiple title sheet segments can be positioned under the individual cover sheet segments 220a, 220b, 220c if desired.
The movable lip edge 225 allows for the use of stiffer or thicker materials to make up the cover sheet 60c or the title sheet 65. The stiffer materials are not easily bent, thereby making them difficult to tuck. By providing a movable lip edge 225, the cover sheet 60c can be positioned as desired with the lip edge 225 in an open position. The lip edge 225 is then moved to a closed position to retain the title sheet 65 and the cover sheet 60c.
With reference to
Turning to
With reference to
In another construction, illustrated in
It should be clear to one of ordinary skill that the covers 60, 215, 220, 260 described herein could be applied to any surface of the binder.
Turning to
It should be clear that a cover sheet can be attached to a binder adjacent any edge of the binder. In addition, any of the remaining free edges of the cover sheet can engage a lip edge and hold the cover sheet as desired, with the opposite edge being preferred. As such, the invention should not be limited to the orientations described herein.
Before proceeding, it should be noted that one or both of a top edge lip and a bottom edge lip could be applied to any construction of the binder to inhibit undesirable vertical movement of the spine title page or the title page if desired.
The binder 200r may also include a strip of adhesive 235r adjacent the front vertical edge of the spine. The adhesive engages the cover sheet 60r, thereby allowing the cover sheet 60r to tightly cover the spine without slipping and disengaging from the lip edge 45r.
In yet another construction, one or more corner pockets 245s is used to hold the cover sheet 60s in position.
Turning to
The binder 200u includes a plurality of binder attachment members in the form slots 300, while the retainer 290 includes a plurality of retainer attachment members in the form of tabs or hooks 305. The hooks 305 align with and engage the slots 300 to define snap-fits and allow for the removable attachment of the retainer 290 to the spine 25u.
When the retainer 290 is attached to the spine 25u, the retainer 290 and spine 25u cooperate to define the pocket 295. The pocket 295 is sized to receive a spine label 115 disposed in a label sleeve 120 similar to those illustrated in
Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of the invention as described and defined in the following claims.
This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/768,850 filed Jan. 30, 2004, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
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